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A language of
Ireland
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Major cities.
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United Kingdom
Language Name
Shelta
User Population
16,700 in United Kingdom (2008 A. Redmond). 15,000 in England and Scotland, 1,710 in Northern Ireland (2008 A. Redmond).
Location
Scattered in Northern Ireland; major cities of England and Scotland.
Alternate Names
De Gammon, The Cant
Language Status
6a* (Vigorous).
Language Use
Most also use English [eng].
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United States
Language Name
Shelta
User Population
7,000 in United States (2008 A. Redmond).
Language Status
Unestablished.
Other Comments
Non-indigenous.
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